Door manufacturing worker (wooden)
とせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that produces wooden doors, sliding doors, etc., handling everything consistently from cutting to assembly and finishing.
Description
Door manufacturing worker (wooden) is a specialist who manufactures wooden doors and sliding doors used in houses and buildings. They select raw wood materials, cut and process them to size, join them, and polish or paint the surfaces to complete the products. Precise handwork is required, and quality control and adherence to safety standards are also important. Manufacturing scales and styles vary from line work in factories and woodworking shops to custom-made in small workshops.
Future Outlook
With the energy-saving of housing and demand for renovations, the demand for wooden doors is expected to remain stable. Efforts to improve productivity through automation and robotization are also expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract manufacturing / Factory work / OEM manufacturing / On-site work
Career Path
Apprentice carpenter → Carpenter → Lead craftsman → Factory manager → Independent business
Required Skills
Finishing polishing techniques / Joining techniques / Wood dimension measurement / Woodworking tool operation
Recommended Skills
CAD drawing creation / CAD/CAM operation / Painting and anti-corrosion treatment techniques / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of joints directly affects the finishing quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves frequent transport of wood and long hours of standing work, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the work processes are relatively standardized, with few major changes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few occasions for complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Woodworking Skills Test Level 3
Aliases
- Wooden door manufacturing worker
- Wooden fittings craftsman
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Furniture manufacturing worker
- Joiner